The Weaver of the World 16" x 16"
The Weaver of the World 16" x 16"
This is a handcarved linocut print of an elderly woman and a crow, inspired by a White Mountain Apache folktale about an Old Woman who Weaves the World while Trickster Crow unravels it again. Like the concept of Yin and Yang, the folkloric motif consisting of two opposing forces is timeless and enduring and is hidden in plain sight in this folktale which is about how creation and destruction are part of the whole, and how a sense of loss and feeling of rebirth and joy can coexist.
This handcrafted linocut print intentionally includes wild native North American plants and flowers including: thistles, blackberries, wild reeds, poppies and bristly foxtail grasses and plenty of black feathers!
PRINT SIZE: 16" x 16",
PAPER SIZE: 20" x 20"
MATERIALS: It is hand printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) printmaking Ink on either traditional archival quality handmade Hosho Paper or more rustic feeling handmade HanJi Paper. Hosho is a cultural heritage paper from Japan and HanJi is a handmade heritage paper from Korea. Both papers are renowned for their durability and historically have been used for traditional block printing and preservation of religious texts. The one aesthetic difference between the two papers is Hosho is bright white, whereas HanJi is slightly off-white. If the paper matters to you please mention this in the note to seller.
COLOR OPTIONS: It is printed with two different color options: Black & Blue-Gray. The blue-gray is hand-mixed so please expect slight variations. You may also request a custom color, it will take 3-5 days to print and dry before shipping.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS:
This would make a wonderful gift for an elder woman, a weaver, nature lover, gardener, pagan or earth goddess. It would especially be fitting for someone who appreciates the concept of Yin and Yang, and/or someone who values indigenous wisdom, or someone who loves the mythic imagination. More gifting options.
PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.
SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate fee of $22 for international customers. IMPORTANT* Depending on your country of origin, for international customers there may be an additional tax you have to pay for the artwork to pass through customs which varies from country to country which is not included in the shipping cost. I highly recommend you please check with your country’s postal service directly to find out if this cost is something you are willing to pay. In case this might be helpful, the weight of this artwork when it is packaged in a cylindrical tube is 10 ounces, and the dimensions are 25.5 inches x 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches. It is valued at $164.00. Freight cost ranges from $39.00-41.00. Here are some useful links:
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